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Just published: MDM for Customer Data Optimizing Customer Centric Management of Your Business Author: Kelvin K. A. Looi ALL THIS FOR $14.95! Book Description: Master Data Management (MDM) is a fascinating, up-and-coming IT
solution approach that allows an organization to run a customer-centric
business operation. Since MDM is a relatively new concept in the IT
world, its real capabilities, purposes, and values are easily
misunderstood. If you’re looking for an easy way to understand what MDM
really is and how it came about, then this is... [More]

I hope all my IDUG friends who are in Rome this week are enjoying the city, weather, and of course the amazing conference! If you are an IDUG member, I'd like to bring this information to your attention: IDUG members save $100 on registration for the Information On Demand 2009 global conference . Not a member... become one today. Visit IDUG for promo code .
I hope to see you in Vegas! Susan

The Information on Demand conference is fast approaching. I've been doing some final planning for the conference that includes creating signage for the bookstore and book signing events. I'll share with you what the plans are and hope that you'll be able to join us at the conference and specifically for the book events. The IOD bookstore is offering books at a 20% discount. Browse the selection of books because I think you'll be able to find several books that interest you and can perhaps help you do your job better. I'll be working at the... [More]

Two new Information Management IBM Redbooks were published in August: IBM High Availability Solution for IBM FileNet P8 Systems SG24-7700-00 Many organizations require almost
continuous availability of their mission-critical, IBM® FileNet® P8
systems. Loss of system resources and services can translate directly
into lost revenue and lost customers. The goal, therefore, is to design
and implement IBM FileNet P8 systems that are highly available by
compensating for both planned and unplanned system outages and
eliminating single points... [More]

We now have more than 2000 members of the ChannelDB2.com site ! Are you one? I am... and I have joined many of the groups, created some groups and discussions. If you're not a member yet... take a look and consider joining. What is ChannelDB2? It is a social networking site that collects people who are interested in IBM's database technologies. Members can build a network of "friends" as you can do on most social networking sites. What is unique is that there is an aggregate feed of a bunch of bloggers... so this is an easy way... [More]

I've just returned to the office from summer vacation and enjoyed unpacking the books that were sent to me - all three published through IBM Press this summer: 1) Viral Data in SOA: An Enterprise Pandemic by Neil Fishman If you are attending the IOD Conference , be sure to meet Neil and have him sign your copy of the book. Neil will be at the IOD Bookstore on Monday, October 26 from 1:30 - 2:30. Neil is an information forensics expert and his book will help you identify the unique challenges of data quality in an SOA environment and show you... [More]

Certification Day that took place in Toronto early in July was very successful, so more dates and venues have been added. I hope there is a location near you, but if there isn't yet, maybe it will be added as more dates and venues are under consideration. What do you get? 50% discount on the normal exam fee on any IBM software certification exam. See ibm.com/certify for a list of the software exams that are available. Given my bias... see some of my previous blog entries regarding exams and prep materials available for DB2. How do you... [More]

Just published by O'Reilly Media: Beautiful Data: The Stories Behind Elegant Data Solutions By Toby Segaran , Jeff Hammerbacher July 2009 Pages: 382 IBM's Jeff Jonas , Chief Scientist, Entity Analytics; and all-round amazingly fun guy co-wrote chapter 7 with Lisa Sokol , Senior Managing Consultant - Entity Analytic Services. PS... I love the cover... it is beautiful just like the topic! From the publisher: In this insightful book, you'll learn from the best data practitioners in the field just how wide-ranging -- and beautiful -- working with... [More]

New and Best-Selling Books Now 35% Off*, plus Free Shipping IBM
Press is pleased to offer several new books as well as our most popular
Information Management titles at a very attractive 35% discount. And we
continue to offer FREE ground shipping for all orders in the US. Enter coupon code INFOMGMT during checkout to receive your discount. I suggest you consider the following great books: Coming July 2009 Coming July 2009 With a sale like this, maybe this is the time to stock your bookshelf? Susan

Are you interested in checking out some new books in electronic form? Safari Books Online is a great electronic book engine and right now, you can receive a free 15-day trial. With Safari Books Online, you can search for a particular keyword, read the entire book cover to cover, or simply ensure that this is the book you need before you buy the printed version. Hurry! This offer ends the end of June, 2009! Experience
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Can you think of a better way to learn? Whenever, wherever, at your own pace or with peers... without traveling. Now with three different options, you can really find the perfect way to keep your skills at the top level! Self-paced virtual courses Self-paced
virtual courses (SPVC) are online courses that include the same quality
course content, exercises and hands-on labs as our classroom courses.
These courses can be taken any time of day or night allowing students
to study when and where they want. Start your training by watching... [More]

Looking for a bargain? These days I think that everyone is looking for a bargain. During the month of June you can get great prices on a selection of MC Press book. There are two titles in particular that should be added to your library: Expert Preparation for Exam 736 DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration Upgrade Certification Study Guide Author: Roger E. Sanders On Sale: $15 during the month of June! Expert Preparation for IBM Exam 730 DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification Study Guide Author: Roger E. Sanders On Sale:... [More]

A few interesting things about the IOD Conference in Berlin that I wanted to share with you. First of all, apparently attendance for this conference is tracking to be higher than last year's conference in Den Haag, Netherlands. This is excellent news especially given the fact that there are 12 days remaining before the conference begins. I've been told that it is quite normal for attendees of European conferences to sign up just before or the day the conference begins. So if you can make it, you won't be disappointed. I will NOT be... [More]